at Creative Circle, LLC in Gurnee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Overview:
Our client, a leading name in the consumer and commercial products space, is building out a dynamic internal creative team/studio and is looking for a hands-on Design Manager to help shape the visual identity of their growing portfolio of brands. This is a unique opportunity to help mentor a talented group of designers and drive high-impact creative work across packaging, branding, and marketing campaigns.
Location:
This role is mostly remote, but you must be local to the Chicagoland area as you will be expected to go onsite to their office in Gurnee 4-5 times per month for onsite proof reviews, physical mock ups and key meetings. This role offers 10% bonus potential on top of base salary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of 3 designers, offering mentorship and creative direction.
- Develop and execute compelling visual concepts and design for product launches, packaging, shopper marketing and brand campaigns.
- Ensure all creative work meets high standards of quality, consistency, and brand alignment.
- Collaborate closely with marketing and cross-functional teams to bring brand stories to life.
- Manage multiple projects across various timelines and brand categories.
- Stay current with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies (including AI) to keep creative output fresh and innovative.
- Oversee the production process, ensuring seamless transitions from concept to final deliverables.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external creative partners.
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong emphasis on CPG packaging and branding.
- At least 1-2 years in a leadership or team management role.
- A portfolio that demonstrates a strong command of packaging design and shopper marketing.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Solid understanding of print production processes, including digital and flexographic printing.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Experience or interest in AI implementation
- Digital/Video experience strong PLUS
- Agency experience strong PLUS
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
Our clients benefits include paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), vacation days (pro-rated), 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, and sick days. Summer Hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day (half-day Fridays, subject to CEO approval), LinkedIn Learning membership, monthly cell phone reimbursement, gym reimbursement, product discount (approx. 65% off retail), 15 weeks of paid maternity leave at 100% pay, 2 weeks of paid parental leave, 401K with up to 3% company match (you contribute 6% to receive full match), strong bonus history: 2023 payout was 200%, and 2024 was 185%.
Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:
Email your resume in Word to:
amy.banks@jobalert.creativecircle.com
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Amy Banks - Senior Recruitment Manager
For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 07/29/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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